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Summary of Contents for GA 3501 Super

Page 1: ...ASSEMBLY OPERATOR S MANUAL GA 3501 SUPER GYRORAKE N 95305 A GB 03 96...

Page 2: ...instruct you on the general operation of your machine He is interested that you get the best performance possible and will be glad to answer any special questions that may arise regarding the operati...

Page 3: ...hment Fitting to the tractor 14 Fitting PTO shaft 18 Working position and adjustments 19 Operation 21 Forward speed 22 Transport position 23 Parking the machine 24 Lubrication 24 Optional accessories...

Page 4: ...bility of the operator Designated use of the machine also means following operation maintenance and repair recommendations given by the manufacturer using only genuine spare parts equipment and access...

Page 5: ...en Make sure there is sufficient visibility Keep all people and animals away from the danger zone of the machine risk of projection 8 Carrying people or animals on the machine when working or in trans...

Page 6: ...can exist when components are operated by hydraulic or pneumatic controls 26 Beforeleavingthetractororbeforeadjusting maintainingorrepairingthemachine turnofftheengine remove the ignition key and wait...

Page 7: ...e 7 Make sure guards are correctly in place and secured with the safety chains provided 8 Before engaging PTO ensure that PTO speed and direction are in accordance with manufacturer s recommendations...

Page 8: ...if damaged 8 Spare parts used must be in accordance with specifications and standards as defined by the manufacturer Use only genuine KUHN parts 9 Before any electric welding is carried out on tracto...

Page 9: ...ED ON YOUR MACHINE IN THE AREAS INDICATED THEY ARE INTENDED FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PEOPLE WORKING WITH YOU THE TEXT SHOWN ON THEM GIVES THEIR PRECISE MEANING ENSURE THAT TH...

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Page 11: ...rement 15 kW 20 hp Total weight 500 kg 1102 lbs PTO shaft withtorquelimiter Tyres 15x6 00 6 Tyre pressure 2 bars 29 psi Number of tine arms 10 Number of tines 30 Special characteristics of the GA 3501...

Page 12: ...Make sure slots of roll pins are orien tated opposite to one another and in the direction of maineffort Clean and regularly apply a Never Seize compound to the removable por tion of the tine arms E f...

Page 13: ...safety guards NOTE All guard joints must be greased with a Never Seize compound before assembling Attach the rear right guards D identified by the handle and the left guards G on the 2 connecting rod...

Page 14: ...ws M12 x 75 4 self locking nuts M12 and 8 O rings dia 18 3 x 3 6 mm as shown in fig 8 but do not fully tighten the screws at this stage At the same time attach the red reflector sets R at the rear and...

Page 15: ...port A underneathclamp C and tighten handle P Fit canvas D to support A in one of the vertical adjustment positions using 2 hexagonal screws H M10x30 2self lockingnuts M10 and2plainwash ers dia 11 x 2...

Page 16: ...operatebypullinglever 5 If operation is difficult untighten screw 1 half a turn Detach machine from tractor Tighten lock nut of adjusting screw 1 and tighten flushscrew 2 Regularly check that stop 3 i...

Page 17: ...in the horizontal position photos 15 and 15A 2 PTO DRIVE The GA 3501 SUPER is supplied with a reversible two speed gearbox allowing the machine to be driven at 540 rpm and 1000 rpm in any PTO directio...

Page 18: ...t by unscrewing the 2 wing nuts E photo 17 Remove linch pin G photo 17 and detach gearbox Bolt guard cone assembly H on the 2 welded nuts S photo 17 with the 2 wing nuts E photo 19 Third situation fig...

Page 19: ...x 180 around axis XX see fig 21 Reinstall input shaft in its splined hub see fig 21 Reattachguardcone H ongearboxwiththe2wing nuts E Slidegearboxinplaceandsecurewithlinchpin G In all 4 situations ensu...

Page 20: ...8 must be maintained If this is not the case shorten the two transmission tubes and the two guard tubes by the same length photo A and B Bevel and clean the tubes photo C and grease the inside of the...

Page 21: ...ise machine to clear caster wheels from ground Fold crank M down Rotate crank to adjust wheels to the desired height Fold crank M back in its original position Lower machine to the ground Adjustment o...

Page 22: ...after first unscrewing the 2 attachment screws H photo 27 When working in green forage it is recommended to move swath screen forward to catch any crop thrown sideways Catch spring tension Catch spri...

Page 23: ...el Depending on crop density the machine can form single fig 30 30 A and 30 B or double windrows fig 31 and 31 A When front mounting the implement to a tractor with a wide wheel track the machine can...

Page 24: ...n quantity of crop field conditions etc The basic rule is that speed should be reduced when working in difficult conditions however specific speeds cannot be indicated as it is up to the operator to d...

Page 25: ...into their racks R and secure them in place with linch pins G photo 34 Release swath screen D position it nearest to the rotorandlockitinthispositionwithhandle P photo 27 page 20 IN TRANSPORT AND DUR...

Page 26: ...tine arms to ensure easy removal The central cam controlling tine arm movement is greased for life When necessary oil the swath screen pivot and all other machine joints TO ENSURE TROUBLE FREE OPERATI...

Page 27: ...in the directionofforwardtravelwiththemachineattachedtotherearofthetractor photo37 Theconnectorterminal of the left tail lamp is also marked in white photos 36 and 39 Apply the self sticking red refl...

Page 28: ...arance on both sides fig 29 Poor raking on both sides The rotor is angled forward Adjust height of both front caster wheels to obtain equal tine clearance at the rear and at the front of the machine P...

Page 29: ...24 Reduce forward speed The undercarriage is slow Undercarriage pivoting axis is Grease pivot point between to align in the rake s working tight undercarriage vertical shaft and direction the rotor h...

Page 30: ...ethods of testing Annex to AIC 1896 117 REV February 1988 Health and Safety Executive The method employed corresponds to the method No 4 in this document Unspecified testing conditions comply with ISO...

Page 31: ...it has been misused neglected or damaged by accident or let out on hire Nor can claims be accepted if parts other than those manufactured by us have been incorporated in any of our equipment Furtherm...

Page 32: ...ions on all questions as to defect and to the exchange of any part or parts That all safety instructions in the Operator s Manual shall be followed and all safety guards regularly inspected and replac...

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Page 35: ...tive The Operator should respect all Health and Safety regulations as well as the Highway Code For your own safety use only genuine KUHN spare parts The manufacturer disclaims all responsibilities due...

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